Phase Conjugate Laser Optics

Optical Phase Conjugation is a relatively new field that matured enough to play a strong role in the design and operation of a wide range of high-power laser systems with low beam divergence. It will have important applications in future laser systems, among them fiber optic communication and photonics.While earlier books were mostly concerned with the fundamental aspects such as the physics of phase conjugation, this book gives a complete review of the state of the art of phase conjugate lasers, including laser demonstrations, performance, technology, and a selection of the most important class of non-linear media.